China Faces New Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak, WHO Requests More Info

2023-11-24 08:17 AM by Jessica Irvine

Northern China has had increases in influenza-like illnesses since mid-October that have topped the … [+] numbers from the prior three years. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Remember what happened the last time that China experienced a “mysterious pneumonia” outbreak? As I reported for Forbes back on January 3, 2020, …

Vaccines Offer Potential Protection against California Condor Threat from Avian Influenza Viruses.

2023-07-10 08:12 PM by Jessica Irvine

With a wingspan of 9.5 feet, the California condor holds the title of being the largest bird in North America. However, it is also one of the most critically endangered species. The population of California condors has steadily declined over the centuries, hitting a record low of only 22 birds remaining in the wild in …